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This weekly podcast dives into the agbiosciences sector in Indiana, where 21st Century agriculture, life sciences innovation and cutting-edge technology converge. Ag+Bio+Science is an in-depth conversation with leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in the space. Learn more about the pioneering industry and where it's heading from those leading the way.
To create a successful innovation in the agbiosciences, entrepreneurs must have a solution that makes a farmer’s operation more efficient, sustainable and profitable. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Drew Schumacher, founder of Rogo Ag, to talk about robotics paving the way for better soil …
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108. Loving science + loving food = a perfect match for the agbiosciences
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From plant to final product, students at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology are rolling up their sleeves in the school’s first semester offering of a food chemistry course. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Luanne Tilstra of Rose-Hulman to talk about the course’s popularity, the curriculum …
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107. New study shows $39 billion comes from Indiana agbiosciences
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AgriNovus Indiana recently released a new report, Innovative Agbioscience in Indiana: 2020 Assessment, showing the sector contributes $39 billion to the state economy. This week's special episode features Mitch Frazier, president + CEO, of AgriNovus Indiana with Simon Tripp and Deborah Cummings of TEConomy Partners. Read the full report here: https…
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106. Agbioscience entrepreneurs are going for it in 2020
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There has been an uptick in entrepreneurial activity this year, paving the way for more startup creation and collaboration in the agbiosciences. On this week’s episode of the podcast, gBeta Indy’s Geoff Zentz joins Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business to talk about the organization's Agbioscience Cohort. Interested in learning more about the 202…
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105. Producers shape new innovations in agbioscience
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As the agbioscience sector routinely introduces new innovations, the question should always be asked: is this solving a real problem for producers? Or does it create a problem that’s only solved by new innovation? On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business talks with Andy Tauer at Indiana Farm Bureau about the on…
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104. Career advice: let your dreams swerve and merge
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While in college, Adrienne Woodward could have sworn her career would lead her down an equestrian path. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Adrienne joins Gerry Dick at Inside INdiana Business to talk about her present-day career path at United Animal Health where she works with an entirely different species: swine. Adrienne is a featured nutrit…
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103. FFA Blue Room spotlights new innovations + careers
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Along with most other large events in 2020, the National FFA Convention is providing a virtual experience in lieu of its otherwise massive annual event in downtown Indianapolis. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business sits down with Blaze Currie at National FFA to talk about this year’s convention and Blue Roo…
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102. Innovative environments = good ideas, people + capital
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AgriNovus Indiana recently wrapped its 3-week Hackathon series with Forbes. Among those involved was High Alpha Innovation, and CEO Elliott Parker joins Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business on this week’s episode to talk about the experience. Elliott also talks about innovative environments, Indiana’s unique opportunity to be a global leader in …
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101. IU research: cutting-edge specialties focused on agbioscience
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In a time where life has slowed drastically in some aspects, research at Indiana University is as busy as ever. And while you might think of business, informatics or medicine when it comes to their expertise, the university is hard at work in the agbioscience space, as well. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Busi…
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100. Field Atlas: students exploring the unexpected in agbioscience
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It’s episode 100! This week, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Melissa Rekeweg, senior director of talent for AgriNovus Indiana, to talk all things Field Atlas – a career exploration platform launched in September that connects high school and college students to careers in the agiosciences. Learn more about Field Atlas: www.myfi…
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99. Forbes AgTech+ Hackathon: creating disruption + new ideas
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This month, AgriNovus and IEDC team up with the Forbes Under 30 List and leaders in Indiana’s agbioscience sector to create disruption and new ideas that will transform the industry. Gerry Dick from Inside INdiana Business talks with Shauna Haras and Sherry Phillips with Forbes on the Forbes AgTech+ Under 30 Hackathon. The three-weekend event is de…
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98. Collaboration: a strong part of Indiana’s DNA
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The largest rural broadband testbed in the nation is in the early phases of development here in Indiana. Johnny Park makes a necessary comeback on the podcast this week to talk with Gerry Dick at Inside INdiana Business about WHIN’s efforts to bring the “I” in IoT to the organization’s 10-county region. Johnny also speaks on AgriNovus Indiana’s upc…
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BONUS: TechPoint CEO talks Producer-Led Innovation Challenge
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On this bonus episode of the podcast, Mike Langellier, president + CEO of TechPoint, talks with Mitch Frazier, president + CEO of AgriNovus, about the Producer-Led Innovation Challenge and the big opportunity it presents to Indiana's tech pioneers - starting with $25,000 from Purdue Foundry. Indiana's agbioscience industry needs help to solve criti…
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97. Producer-Led Innovation Challenge: a big opportunity for Indiana’s tech industry
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Indiana's agbioscience industry is calling on tech pioneers to solve its most pressing issues with farm management software. The prize? $25,000 from Purdue Foundry. Deadline to register is September 25: https://www.agrinovusindiana.com/challenge/ On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business welcomes Courtney Kinger…
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96. Data science paving the way for efficiency in production agriculture
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick sits down with Kay Kuenker, CEO of Advanced Agrilytics. Innovation in the agbiosciences ultimately enables producers to make the best decisions for their operations based on the findings that technology provides them. On this episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business sits down …
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95. INTERN SERIES: hands-on work creating better young professionals
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Coffee runs and calendar coordination might have their place in some internships, but the agbiosciences believe in hands-on experience right out of the gate. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business talks with Maggie Mulligan, an undergraduate research intern at Purdue University’s Animal Science Department. Ma…
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94. Sorghum research: from big idea to groundbreaking solution
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Ag Alumni Seed recently announced the discovery of dhurrin-free sorghum in their research efforts at Purdue University. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Jay Hulbert of Ag Alumni Seed and Mitch Tuinstra of Purdue University to walk through the research process, how new products come to marke…
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93. Building curriculum for the future of agbiosciences
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Talent and workforce development remains at the forefront of big needs for agbioscience employers. Gerry Dick sits down with Andrea Schwartz of Ivy Tech on this week’s episode of the podcast. They talk about the school’s efforts to keep Indiana high school students in-state for their higher education path, their partnership with Purdue University a…
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INTERN SERIES: professional development in a pandemic
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Among the many challenges presented to companies this summer, navigating internship programs is one of them. AgriNovus Indiana welcomed two new interns in May who have navigated the world of Zoom and work-from-home right out of the gate. This week, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Allie Decker and Carson Canfield, summer interns…
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Turning the table: anniversary episode with Gerry Dick
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Indiana has come a long way in the 22 years since Gerry Dick launched Inside INdiana Business and the agbioscience industry has been a leader in that evolution. This week, AgriNovus puts Gerry on the other side of the interview for a two-year anniversary celebration episode of the podcast. Gerry dives into Indiana’s economic history and the growth …
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Connecting minority students to agbiosciences
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In a time of pivotal discussion on equality, leaders across different industries are examining diversity and inclusion in their cultures. Zachary Brown is the National Graduate Student President of MANRRS and a doctoral student at Purdue University. He joins Gerry Dick from Inside INdiana Business on this week’s episode of the podcast to talk diver…
A new era begins at AgriNovus Indiana as the organization welcomes its new President + CEO, Mitch Frazier. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside Indiana Business sits down with Mitch to talk about his vision for the organization and Indiana’s potential as an agbioscience powerhouse. Plenty of power is needed to meet the food…
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Agbioscience Talent: a heart for serving people
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During this era of deeming industries as “essential” business, agriculture nears the top of operations that must keep going despite a pandemic. To feed the world in an unprecedented time takes a special workforce with a heart for people and a need to serve. Gerry Dick with Inside Indiana Business is joined by Natasha Cox, vice president at Farm Cre…
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Aquaculture primed to stabilize salmon supply through innovation
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Mark Walton, Chief Technology Officer, AquaBounty. Between 80 and 90-percent of fish consumed in the United States is imported and most of that is a product of aquaculture, otherwise known as fish farming. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Gerry Dick with Inside Indiana Business is…
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INTERN SERIES: Where do you want your community to be?
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Molly Grotjan, Corteva Intern and Purdue University Student. The COVID-19 pandemic has agbioscience companies still working with their summer internship programs, albeit with modified circumstances, rather than having the in-office experience. That’s not stopped Molly Grotjan, Corteva i…
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Inari: solving pressing problems through innovation
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The global population continues to rise, creating critical challenges for our planet’s future. Atop that list is the subject of hunger and how farmers are going to feed more people than ever while using less land and resources to provide a safe and sustainable food supply. Susan Martino-Catt, VP of Product Development at Inari, sits down with Gerry…
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Animal health careers require drive, passion first
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In a world filled with consumption of poultry, swine and dairy products, there has been an uptick in consumer questions regarding animal health and safety in recent years. To get all of those answers, you must start at the beginning. And look no further than United Animal Health, located in Sheridan, Indiana, to lead the way. On this week’s episode…
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Purpose in passion: females discovering STEM careers
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Purdue University is home to a mountain of research spanning a broad portfolio inclusive of agriculture, science, engineering, technology and much more. Those capabilities come loaded with a responsibility to identify areas for collaboration across their research enterprise as well as opportunities for corporate, state and federal partnership. Wher…
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Startup innovating the local food supply chain
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The recent COVID-19 pandemic has left consumers wanting more from their trip to the grocery store. With disruptions in the food supply chain, how will consumer habits shift both now and in the future? And how will agtech accommodate the change? Inside Indiana Business host Gerry Dick sits down with Nick Carter, CEO and Founder of Market Wagon, as t…
This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Ronda Hamm, Global Academic Relations, Corteva.By Inside INdiana Business
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Agbioscience talent needed in all corners of Indiana
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Mason Gordon, Purdue University student.By Inside INdiana Business
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Innovation is critical in Indiana’s agbioscience story
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by David Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer, Indiana Economic Development Corporation.By Inside INdiana Business
This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined Patty Martin CEO of BioCrossroads.By Inside INdiana Business
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Elanco is Indiana’s global, innovative, collaborative animal health company
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined Kristin S. Bloink, Vice President of Global Research and External Innovation for Elanco.By Inside INdiana Business
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KEDCo: an innovation hub for life sciences, agbioscience and manufacturing
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined Alan Tio CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation.By Inside INdiana Business
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Promising Opportunities between the Agbiosciences + Life Sciences
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Dan Peterson, Vice President Industry + Government Affairs at Cook Medical.By Inside INdiana Business
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Educating, Engaging and Advocating for Indiana Farmers
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Megan Ritter, Executive Director of Administration for Indiana Farm Bureau.By Inside INdiana Business
This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Rob Hays, Director of FFA Association, Indiana State Department of Agriculture.By Inside INdiana Business
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Our Partners Continue to Collaborate + Lead Agbioscience Momentum
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Aaron Schacht, Acting CEO of AgriNovus Indiana and Executive Vice President Innovation, Regulatory + Business Development Elanco.By Inside INdiana Business
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Cutting-Edge Technology at Beck's Hybrids
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Beck’s Hybrids’ Director of Innovation Brad FruthBy Inside INdiana Business
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Transforming Major Crops Into Clean Ingredients
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Phytoption Co-Founder + CEO Joanne ZhangBy Inside INdiana Business
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How ag, big data and IUPUI Informatics fit together
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Dr. Karl MacDorman, IUPUI School of Infomatics + Computing, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Director of Infomatics and Data Science and Associate Professor of Human-Computer InteractionBy Inside INdiana Business
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How ISA/ICMC supports agbioscience innovation for future farmers
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Courtney Kingery, CEO, Indiana Corn and Soybean AssociationBy Inside INdiana Business
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Putting Indiana Agbioscience on the Global Stage
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Beth Bechdol, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana.By Inside INdiana Business
This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Beth Bechdol, President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana, Jay Hulbert, President & CEO, Ag Alumni Seed and Daniel Padrão, Chief Operating Officer, SolinftecBy Inside INdiana Business
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Why a Brazilian AgTech Company Moved to Indiana
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Daniel Padrão, Solinftec, COO.By Inside INdiana Business
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Showing Agriculture's Past + Future at Conner Prairie
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Norman Burns, CEO, Conner PrairieBy Inside INdiana Business
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Professor + Entrepreneur = A Collaboration of Outreach, Science + People
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Mitch Tuinstra, Purdue University, Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Wickersham Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Research, Scientific Director – Institute of Plant SciencesBy Inside INdiana Business
This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Tade Powell, Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations Director, First Farmers Bank and TrustBy Inside INdiana Business
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Sustainable Solutions: A New Look at Corn Stalk Waste
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This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Stefan Muehlbauer, CORMO USA, CEOBy Inside INdiana Business
